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Real Bedford blow two goal lead to draw against Barwell

Real Bedford threw away a 2-0 lead to eventually draw 2-2 against Barwell on Saturday, squandering an opportunity to rise into the Southern League Premier Central play-off spots...

Bedford archers contribute to gold for Bedfordshire at the National County Team Championships

Bedfordians have been on the podium in the past week, as a Bedfordshire archery team won a gold medal in the Barebow competition at the recent National County Team Championships...

Late shows seal Bedford Town and Real Bedford spots in next round of County Cup

Dramatic injury time winners were the name of the game on Tuesday night (7 October) as both Bedford Town and Real Bedford beat Southern League Central Division One opposition...

Queens Park Westfield Cricket Club celebrate end of year awards after another successful Allen Park season

One of the county's growing cricket clubs has celebrated their end of season awards after another successful campaign in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League. Queen's Park Westfield Cricket Club...

Bedford’s Hockey Masters entertain England at Chester Road as league continues

Bedford Men’s Masters squad tasted victory on Sunday (5th October) when they welcomed the England LX Men’s team to Chester Road, providing the LX squad with a training fixture...

Perfect Bedford Ath record continues with battling victory against Kettering

Bedford Athletic maintained a perfect start to their Regional Two Midlands East campaign with a 33-22 victory over Kettering on Saturday (4 October). The Ath continue to defy their injury list...

Marsh and Gyamfi strikes seal valuable three points for Bedford Town at Worksop

A Tyrone Marsh penalty and a 99th-minute settler for Junior Gyamfi earned Bedford Town a battling 2-0 victory at Worksop Town on Saturday, their first win in eight games in all competitions...

Real Bedford progress in FA Trophy after Stamford triumph

Goals from Archie Jones, Ben Stevens and the in-form Josh Allen helped Real Bedford to an FA Trophy third qualifying round victory against Stamford at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...

Bedford Blues blown away by reigning champions Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders began another defence of the Champ Rugby title by running in seven tries to secure a 50-22 victory over Bedford Blues on the opening day of the rugby union season...

Captain Ryan Blake leaves Bedford Town to join Berkhamsted, but Lobjoit returns

Bedford Town have announced that their captain, Ryan Blake has left the club "for an undisclosed fee" with the winger joining former title rivals, Berkhamsted. Blake, who joined in 2023...

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